Kevyn Stewart

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart

A Hall County family is pleading for help as they fight to keep their four-year-old daughter alive with an experimental drug that has not yet received FDA approval. What we know: Caroline and Ben Filchak say their daughter, Hope, has a rare mitochondrial disorder called MLS, or mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome. It’s so uncommon that fewer than 100 people worldwide are believed to have the condition.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart

Douglas County leaders say a recent White House meeting served as a wake-up call about the future of federal funding for local governments — and they're now launching a new public safety master plan to prepare for what could be steep budget shortfalls. What they're saying: County Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones was among Georgia officials who attended the gathering in Washington, D.C., after some local commissioners were initially invited and then uninvited.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart

The trial of an Atlanta father accused of starving his four-year-old daughter to death is nearing its end, with closing arguments expected soon. What we know: Rodney McWeay is facing multiple charges, including murder and first-degree cruelty to children, in connection with the December 2023 death of his daughter, Treasure McWeay. Prosecutors allege the child died as a result of prolonged starvation and abuse. Testimony earlier in the trial painted a grim picture of life inside McWeay’s home.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Kevyn Stewart

The trial has resumed for Rodney McWeay, the Fulton County man accused of starving his daughter to death and neglecting his two young sons. Prosecutors say McWeay is facing multiple charges, including cruelty to children, after evidence revealed alarming patterns of abuse and neglect. Testimony on Monday morning focused heavily on medical records detailing the children's physical and developmental health over time.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kevyn Stewart

The BriefRodney McWeay is on trial in Fulton County, accused of starving his daughter and neglecting his two sonsA pediatrician testified that one son's development declined sharply between 16 months and 3 years oldMedical records and bruising evidence support charges of malnutrition and physical abuseFULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The trial has resumed for Rodney McWeay, the Fulton County man accused of starving his daughter to death and neglecting his two young sons.